Our Mission
The mission of SPCA International is to raise awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to teach and foster good pet parenting policies, and to promote spay and neuter programs around the world with the goal of eradicating the need to euthanize healthy and adoptable companion animals of all ages.
We accomplish this mission through both internal and outreach programs, and by supporting shelters already working to achieve these goals.
Some of the programs that achieve our mission:
• Foster Home Volunteers. Every day, shelters receive animals that, because of a lack of space, special needs, or the potential of contagious disease, can't be kept. If they can't find a temporary home for these animals, the only option is euthanasia. This program provides these shelters with contact information for potential foster families. It lessens the daily burden on shelters and saves countless lives. (Sign up!)
• Disaster Readiness Volunteers. In cases of natural and man-made disasters, this program serves as a contact database, allowing shelters near the disaster area to efficiently contact and dispatch volunteers. (Sign up!)
• Shelter of the Week. SPCA International shows its support at the local level by awarding cash grants to needy shelters every week. This money goes a long way towards helping the shelters improve their physical conditions, enhance their spay and neuter programs, and ultimately reduce euthanasia rates. (See the shelters!)
SPCA International also serves as an information and referral resource for animal lovers throughout the world who seek a shelter or want to adopt a shelter animal, who have questions about animals, or who wish to join with like-minded advocates to raise awareness and end cruelty to animals.
Main Mailing Address:
SPCA International
P.O. Box 1230
Washington, DC 20013-1230
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SPCA International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. US Tax ID #87-0773320
